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Radio 4,21 Feb 2025,45 mins
Hamas claims to hand over body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas.
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There was outrage in Israel when a body handed over on Thursday which Hamas said was that of the Israeli mother Shiri Bibas was later discovered to be that of a Gazan woman. We speak with the father of a recently released Israeli hostage, who knew Mrs Bibas; and to a veteran Palestinian campaigner. Also on the programme: Elon Musk demonstrates his approach to government efficiency - we hear why some Republicans are uneasy about government cuts. We look ahead to Sunday's German elections. And - the place of place in whisky - and why it could be causing a falling out between single malt producers north and south of the border.
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